Comedy
The Skinny guide to the stand-up comedy shows in Edinburgh, Glasgow and across Scotland. Exclusive previews and interviews with some of the country's best new comedians, plus stand-up comedy reviews, comedy features, and extensive coverage of comedy at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
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FestivalsAbandoman: Party In The Key Of C Major
The greatest (possibly only) Irish improv comedy freestyler tells us how some misunderstood lyrics got him into hip-hop... Read more »| 04 Aug 2012 -
FestivalsJeff Leach: Boyfriend Experience
Jim Leach promises he will almost definitely not sleep with everyone in Edinburgh this year Read more »| 04 Aug 2012 -
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Chris Coltrane: Activism Is Fun
With a little help from Josie Long, Chris Coltrane is using comedy to fight the bad guys Read more »| 04 Aug 2012 -
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Paul McCaffrey: Pills ‘n’ Thrills and Belly Laughs
Paul McCaffrey returns to Edinburgh with his tales of trying to reclaim his youth... Read more »| 04 Aug 2012 -
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Paul Ricketts: Ironic Infinity
After receiving a lot of bad comedy advice, Paul Ricketts is doing what he wants to do: just being funny Read more »| 03 Aug 2012 -
FestivalsRichard Herring: Talking Cock – The Second Coming
Celebrating his Silver Jubilee, King of Edinburgh Richard Herring returns and gives us his thoughts on offensive jokes and combatting censorship. Read more »| 02 Aug 2012
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Jim Smallman: Let's Be Friends
Don't be scared, Jim Smallman just wants to be your friend Read more »| 02 Aug 2012 -
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Diane Spencer: Exquisite Bad Taste
Filth-monger and 'embarrassment to women,' Diane Spencer is rapidly becoming a Fringe favourite Read more »| 02 Aug 2012 -
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David Whitney: Struggling To Evolve
David Whitney wants to be a better man Read more »| 02 Aug 2012 -
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Fringe Factions: The Australians
Three of Australia's finest comic minds are coming to take the piss and shag the Queen Read more »| 01 Aug 2012 -
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Fringe Factions: The Irish
The Rubberbandits and Mary Bourke talk about Irish comedy and the ghost of Father Ted Read more »| 01 Aug 2012 -
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Fringe Factions: The Light vs The Dark
Mrs Barbara Nice and Sara Pascoe like to send audiences home with a smile on their face; but the guys from Late Night Gimp Fight and Casual Violence like to push the boundaries of taste Read more »| 01 Aug 2012 -
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Fringe Factions: The Jocks vs The Nerds
There's a good amount of home-grown talent on show at this year's Fringe: we take a look at two of the best, comic trio The Lumberjacks, and the marvelous Martin Mors; Helen Keen and Jessie Cave are flying the flag for nerdy comedy at this year's Fringe Read more »| 01 Aug 2012 -
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Fringe Factions: The Americans
From last year's Best Newcomer nominees to the star of one of the biggest sitcoms in history, a host of Americans will be washing up in Edinburgh this August Read more »| 01 Aug 2012 -
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Fringe Factions: The English
Jo Caulfield and John Robins are among the legions of English comics making their way north for the Fringe this year - what makes them stand out from the crowd? Read more »| 01 Aug 2012